On September 16th volunteers from thirteen organizations gathered to protect native wildflowers at Lost Valley. The event was sponsored by Buffalo National River Partners. There, as in many natural areas, the native plants are being crowded, smothered, or shaded out by exotic plants. These nonnative invaders have no natural predators and therefore spread uncontrollably. Seldom of use to wildlife, they … Read More
Buffalo National River Press Release–September 12
Press Release: Ozark Folklife Festival The Ozark Folklife Festival will take place on Saturday, September 23 at Tyler Bend from 10am to 5pm. We welcome everyone to celebrate the heritage of the Ozarks as this event brings traditional Ozark artists and craftspeople together in the park for a day of musical performances and demonstrations. Possum Juice, Harmony, Ozark Hellbenders, Rackensack Folklore, and Southern … Read More
Buffalo River Watershed Alliance June Newsletter
The June Newsletter of the Buffalo River Watershed Alliance is available through the link provided below. Note: The Fayettechill T-Shirt mentioned in the newsletter is temporarily sold out. http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=ec91cc3dc208a3d5a448821fa&id=6f29dbe957
BNR Partners to Host Buffalo River Cleanup July 7
BNR Partners to Host Buffalo River Cleanup July 7 Buffalo National River, Harrison, AR – With summer’s arrival, the upper district of Buffalo National River has dropped to a level that is favorable for removing litter and large debris from the riverbanks and gravel bars. The Buffalo National River Partners, in partnership with the National Park Service, will host a river … Read More
Six Hundred Attend National Park Radio Concert at Steel Creek
Six Hundred Attend National Park Radio Concert at Steel Creek Buffalo National River, Harrison, AR – The third time was the charm for this year’s National Park Radio concert at Steel Creek Campground on the beautiful Buffalo National River. The concert, originally scheduled to coincide with National Park Week and Earth Day in April, had been postponed twice due to … Read More
Harrison EAST Students Partner with Buffalo National River
For Immediate Release Contact: Lauren Ray, Public Information Officer. 870/861-2570 Harrison EAST Students Partner with Buffalo National River Students from the Environmental and Spatial Technologies (EAST) programs across Harrison School District partnered with Buffalo National River for several exciting and interactive community projects this academic year. Harrison High School and Harrison Junior High School EAST students produced a number of videos … Read More
National Park Radio Concert, Saturday, June 17, 7 p.m., Steel Creek
After two rain delays during the spring, National Park Radio will return to Steel Creek on Saturday, June 17. With over 600 people in attendance in 2016, the event was such a success, National Park Radio will return to Steel Creek on June 17 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.. To help defray the cost of this event, donations for … Read More
Body of Drowned Canoeist Recovered
For Immediate Release Contact: Caven Clark, Public Information Officer. 870/365-2790 Body of Drowned Canoeist Recovered The canoeist who disappeared near Kyles Landing in the upper Buffalo River during a flood Wednesday (April 26) was found today at about 11 am by a Hasty Volunteer Fire Department boat searcher. This individual was last reported by an observer at Kyles Landing in … Read More
BNRP Spring Newsletter Online, January – March, 2017
First Hike, Leave No Trace, and Rush history in this issue. Click on link to read.Newsletter_BNRP_2017_Spring-1
Buffalo National River Employee Robert Pugsley Receives Award
Buffalo National River Employee Robert Pugsley Receives Award Robert Pugsley, wastewater treatment plant operator for Buffalo National River received the 2017 Wastewater Outstanding Achievement Award from the Arkansas Water Works and Water Environment Association. The award recognizes exceptional service for a utility serving fewer than 5,001 people. Pugsley, a public servant with 42-years of utility operator experience and a 6-year … Read More